New Phone Records Surface in Brazil Bungee Jump Death Investigation as Authorities Examine Calls to Victim

Investigators in São Paulo are reviewing phone records in the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who fell to her death during a bungee jump on June 13, 2026, after allegedly being thrown from the Skeleton Bridge without a safety rope attached.

According to digital forensics analysis of her recovered smartphone, Maria Eduarda rejected three consecutive calls from an unknown number between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the incident — just hours before the fatal jump.

Investigation Update

While initial reports focused on operational failures and lack of safety checks by the unlicensed group conducting the jumps, authorities are now examining whether there was any prior connection between the victim and the operators.

The phone number in question has reportedly been traced to a burner device. Investigators are working to determine the identity of the caller and whether the repeated calls were related to the events that followed later that day.

Prosecutors have not yet confirmed whether this new information will lead to upgraded charges. Currently, three men remain in preventive detention, charged with homicide with eventual intent (homicídio qualificado). Their defense maintains that the incident was the result of a tragic operational error and that the workers were in shock afterward.

Background of the Case

Maria Eduarda was participating in a rope jump activity at the disused Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira when she was carried to the edge and released without being properly secured. She fell approximately 40 meters and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses captured video of the moment, showing her being thrown from the bridge while bystanders shouted warnings about the missing rope. Two workers initially fled the scene but were later apprehended with assistance from a police helicopter.

Six people were taken in for questioning. Three remain in custody. Authorities have stated that the group operating the activity had no official authorization to conduct jumps at the location.

What Happens Next

The investigation is ongoing and multifaceted. In addition to examining the phone records, police continue to analyze video footage, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene. The missing action camera that Maria Eduarda was wearing during the jump has still not been recovered.

For her family and friends, the focus remains on seeking answers and justice. Tributes continue to pour in describing her as a vibrant, ambitious young woman who loved adventure and physical activity.

As more information emerges from the digital forensics and witness accounts, the full circumstances surrounding her death — and whether the repeated morning calls played any role — are expected to become clearer in the coming days and weeks.

Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information, including additional footage or details about the calls, to come forward as the investigation progresses.